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lOMoARcPSD|28235225Reading Skills
communication skills (Mount Kenya University)
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READING SKILLS
LESSON OBJECTIVES
a) Define reading
b) Explain the importance of reading
c) Discuss the various types of reading
d) Identify poor reading habits and provide possible solutions
e) Discuss the SQ3R
What is Reading?
Reading is the process of interpreting, analyzing and understanding written messages. Reading for study
at university level is an active integration of the text involving interpretation and thinking as you read.
Reading is, therefore, a dynamic process involving the following properties:
a) Decoding or interpreting written symbols
b) It is a physical and mental activity
c) It requires attention and thought
d) It is an interaction of the language of the text and background knowledge of the reader, such that,
the written message focuses the reader on what background knowledge (in long term memory), the
reader should bring to the interpretation of written message being read.
Developing a Purpose for Reading
Before we engage in reading we need to establish the purpose for which we seek to read. Generally
speaking, we engage in reading for the following purposes:
a) We read for entertainment or leisure
b) To acquire information and knowledge
c) As a means of preparing for successful life i.e. as means of acquiring useful life skill.
d) To improve the quality of life.
At the university level reading is particularly more focused and rigorous and would normally entail the
following purposes:
a) To gain an overall understanding of main ideas presented in some reading.
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